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BL13 VMC

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 VMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 65,436 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 62,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 59,586 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 59,586 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2156016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 55,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,685 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,046 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,379 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays covering componants

Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,102 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel when steering rocked side to side (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays covering componants

Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,978 miles

plastic under trays covering componants

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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BL13 VMC is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL13 VMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL13 VMC registered?

BL13 VMC is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is BL13 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 VMC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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